Tax rebate for travel expenses

idea

Hello,

I am currently on a one year fixed term contract. It has just been suggested to me that I can claim the tax back on my travel to and from work because the contract has an end date and is less than 24 months. It was suggested I look at the HRMC web page here: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM32080.htm

But I don't understand it! I'd love to be able to claim the tax back as I commute quite a long way!

Any suggestions as to whether this is right or not?

All help gratefully received!

Idea

Caz3121

you need to read this link
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM32125.htm

idea

Thanks Caz - I'm not sure that I understand that document either! As usual going round and round in circles with the HRMC website.

Think I need to talk to an accountant!

HappyMJ

Are you self employed or being paid via your own limited company or are you a PAYE employee of the client?

idea

I am PAYE, on a one year Fixed term contract.

Also have small second income for which I do a self assessment declaring income and paying tax as one payment in January each year.

Caz3121

A period of attendance at a workplace for a limited duration does not make that place a temporary workplace if the employee attends in the course of a period of continuous work that can be expected to last for all, or almost all, of the period for which he or she is likely to hold, or continue to hold, that employment. In these cases the 24 month rule is overridden and the workplace is a permanent workplace.

I read this as, if you are on a 12 month contract in location A then location A is treated as your permanent workplace and the 24 month rule does not apply

00ec25

You are an employee working at a single location. The fact its contractual status means the job will last less (or more) than 12 months is irrelevant. You are a commuter like everyone else and have to pay your own costs in full as for which you cannot claim tax refund

The temporary workplace and 24 month rule does not apply in your case as you were not working for the same company at another location before you got this 12 month contract therefore it is simply your permanent place of employment for as long as the job lasts

idea

Thanks both! I thought it sounded far too good to be true!